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In each edition we feature the views of a Local Government Association President. The following is from Councillor Bill Mitchell, President of the Western Australian…

In an area where 51 per cent of the population comes from a non English speaking background and dozens of nationalities are represented, it is…

Schools and families across Brisbane helped save more than one million litres of water during a Watersense competition organised by Brisbane City Council last month.…

The UK Experience by Malcolm Morley * Anti-social behaviour is a growing problem in many parts of England. If effective action isn’t taken it can…

Technology and the digital age have changed our lives both at work and at home – from the integrated audio and visual experience of home…

Since first opening its doors in 1912, the Commonwealth Bank has used its extensive branch network to proudly support community development through donations, sponsorship and…

The broad range of work of Local Government was on show at the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) annual conference held in Melbourne last month.…

Over the last few years, the Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs (DIMIA) has engaged with Local Governments to learn from and publicise…

Meeting this year in Armidale, the New South Wales Local Government Associations Annual Conference had the theme, The Challenge of Change. Then President, Councillor Sara…

Planning reforms announced in October by both the Victorian and New South Wales Governments have been welcomed by their respective Local Government Associations. The Local…

At the 2004 Local Government Managers Australia National Congress in Melbourne FOCUS invited delegates to nominate an individual or team from their Council who has…

Under an innovative public private partnering agreement, Onkaparinga Council in South Australia now has access to three million litres of recycled water each day for…